Buick LeSabre: Quick & Dirty Diag From Driver Seat

[@SouthMainAuto]

Scan tool used in this video: *Autel MaxiSys MS906BT Car Diagnostic Scan Tool:* amzn.to/3hIDldd

[@tommer69]

Thank you much..

[@robertweir9034]

If the thinktool Pros doesn’t work out, I think I will get the autel 906 BT

[@HappyHands.]

"I mean GM probabbly has the number one most failure prone ENAP system, on the planet" Wait.... You mean worse than Chrysler/Mitsubishi?????????

[@cmdrclassified]

"The insty, the facebook" Not laughing at what you said. Laughing at the hand gestures! Shocker, I know, right! Have a great day, Eric!

[@lejoshmont2093]

I was going to say I am actually interested which autel you used

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Absolutely nothing cheesy about this video! Excellent teaching!

[@cortneybudau1700]

The only cheese in this video is that horrible landau roof on a post 2000 Buick!

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

@Rich Cran okay, I'll give you that one! 100%

[@gregfleck4140]

I think your name is Eric none the less u were meant to be a KZbin star and I haven't ever seen a cheesy video, keep them coming. I ask u about my evap canister the other 94 dodge 3.9. I have replace purge valve and solenoid and egr before I new the canister was plugged. Yet it was still gurgling like it was getting to much fuel. I know u prob don't advocate this but I unplugged one of the vacuum lines to see what would happen and the gurgling has stopped. 94 was before obd plug ins and has a built in system. I can't afford a $3000+ system like u have and the evap canister was discontinued in sixteen so really don't know what else to do. This is better than fouling plugs or throwing timing out. As the canister was emissions fumes any way. Sorry for the book. That is if u read this far lol

[@jacksomb1]

You know a guy is on top of his game when he can talk clearly, concisely and logically about a subject that others tie themselves in knots over. Great output, keep up the good work fella!

[@mhking136]

sittin’ in the deer-blind, watching SMA 🦌

[@terrycostakis6284]

When I was in college in the early 70's I had a 1965 LeSabre that I drove back and forth 100 miles each way every week for five years. I would post on the ride board what time I would depart on Friday and return on Sunday. I would take five passengers, fly up and back on the interstate at 85-90 and the car wouldn't even breathe hard. If I remember correctly, it had a 400 c.i. engine. After graduation. I continued to drive it until 1985. Other than routine maintenance, most of which I did, it never required any work. My uncle eventually bought it from me and drove it until the early 90's. What a great car.

[@tonypurser706]

Don't tell Mrs old but you're the smartest man on the planet God bless

[@springfield4522]

Always like seeing the purge valve videos.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Easy quick diag simple Repair ajust a Purge Valve common issue on these Old Buicks Great video ad always Eric O @South Main Auto Repair LLC

[@flatdaddio]

It's videos like this that put you above all the rest. Simple, no nonsense, right to the point instructions. Thank you!

[@Stover1928]

Best diagnostician on the planet. No cheese found here!

[@petepeabody8905]

I work on a 05 LeSabre that has a low pressure leak in the evap system that happens every 5,000 miles or so. I have been just resetting the trouble codes, but now I see how inexpensive and simple the system seems to be. You gave me a new drive to attempt the final repair. Thank you Eric......Pete

[@DIYDaveOK]

My mom still has that exact year LeSabre. I used to have an '04. They had their share of nuts and bolts issues, worst being the DexCool sludge/head gasket issue, but otherwise that 3800 was a beast. I just replaced a control arm and oxygen sensor in hers and it's still rolling. Thanks as always, Eric.

[@confidential8738]

I got an 04 too. Oil pan leak coming from the gasket so im change that before it gets too cold. 15v it runs for a while when it's cold, i dont like that. But 140k miles and still hits 100mph no problem lol

[@Loudlevin]

@@confidential8738 Or leave it and keep topping it off, automatic under body corrosion mitigation system.

[@samholdsworth420]

Death cool lol

[@DIYDaveOK]

@@samholdsworth420 I normally refer to it as DexCrap

[@21Piloteer]

Nothing wrong with Dex-Cool. Been in my wife's '09 Impala for 200K...original water pump, original thermostat, and no head gasket problems. You have to service your cooling system every once in a while folks.

[@Guysm1l3y]

I miss my old Bonneville with the 3800, that motor was such a gem. Sure it'd eat coil packs sometimes and the intake manifold gasket was perpetually leaking but the mechanicals of that engine were just incredibly rock solid. I wish I could buy a car with one in it today, honestly.

[@elcheapo5302]

Sometimes a quickie is all we need. Well done as always, Mr. O!

[@ricktaber327]

It's always a pleasure to watch a true pro work...and teach at the same time...wonderful

[@spelunkerd]

It's so nice to find one that is easy. I'm a little frustrated with hidden one way valves that do funny things under the positive pressure of a smoke machine.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Chrysler and Toyota will get you with those if you don't know the theory and operation of them .

[@JohnRodriguesPhotographer]

Don't underestimate the value of the information you share in every video.

[@dlaitch]

I'm hooked on your logical process to solving any automotive issues. Can't wait for the next repair adventure . You are the Colombo of automotive mysteries !!!! 👍👍👍

[@richshaffer985]

It may be easy for you Eric but this is hard to understand for most of your viewers. THANK YOU!

[@rider547]

Another great diag and lesson learned by me! Thanks Eric, nice work! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@jimclifford1241]

I just love these. I don't a know single soul with a LaSabre, or any Buick for that matter, but I know that doesn't matter. Diag stuff is so intuitive that it applies to so much other stuff. Thanks for being here Eric O. You're the best!

[@vehcor]

Hey! Where is the standard P0128. It's that time of the year again!

[@anwalt693]

It's not a "cheesy" video at all. Every time you explain a diagnostic process, people have the opportunity to learn. If people don't want to or can't repair their own cars, they nevertheless learn how the system works (OH! Cars are a collection of understandable systems!) That means they are less likely to be treated unfairly when they take their cars in for repair to someone less scrupulous with the truth than Eric O.

[@jakeives9707]

Done tons of evap diags. Never thought to look at fuel tank pressures running to look for a bad purge. Very nice tool to add to the belt👍

[@moco872003]

Easy cheese lemon squeezy, great get to the point video. Sometimes just as simple as that.

[@Cindy2Lou2]

Very cool video. It's great listening to someone who just plain knows.

[@minotaurbison]

as an owner of a 98 lesabre I appreciate this video! right now, I have an EGR valve code and a stuck thermostat... weird both happened at the same time.

[@bigtruck57h25]

Knowledge is power... Greeting from Lake City 😎🌴🇺🇸

[@Nate2826-]

a couple years ago had the purge valve fail on our 01 lesabre so i replaced the purge valve. then shortly after the intake plenum went kaboom, (car set for a day and went to start it) definitely recommend checking the fuel pressure regulator just to double check and make sure it isnt leaking. built up fuel vapor in the plenum so when i went to start it went. replaced the plenum, fuel pressure regulator and been fine since. also put a standard igntion part on and it failed after a year.

[@richardthomas1743]

It just needed to be whacked with the magical screw driver handle hammer. Remember that every tool has a hammer end! 👍

[@riblets1968]

Any video featuring a Buick LeSabre is always going to be interesting.

[@paulheitkemper1559]

Diag videos are always helpful, even if they seem repetitive to you. Thanks.

[@PhattyMo]

7:13 Seeing a 3800 makes me happy.

[@gabrielbedient7587]

My motorhome (Ford F-53) threw a "too much vacuum" error code after filling up. The purge valve was functional, as was the vent valve and the canister was not plugged. The problem was the spring operated valve in the gas cap not allowing atmosphere to enter as fuel was removed. Replacing the cap resolved my issue. Watching your videos helped me eliminate items from the parts cannon, and the first "fix" (gas cap) I tried worked. Thank you for your videos. With gas prices as they are, it was not a terrible idea to replace the cap for an 80 gal tank with keyed version anyway. 😅

[@jme36053]

Be good at what you do and They will come. Great video. Keep on doing what you’re doing.

[@dougjones9493]

If you fix it right, they will come.

[@robiecarmichael9958]

Nothing cheesy about good diagnostics. Good honest mechanic diagnosing an EVAP system with several possible fail points, and showing that it is item (A)! Nothing cheesy. Your diagnostic on a Ford, do not recall the model, but it was the one that you had the come back on. But in your video you said, customer says car is hard to start after refueling. That tip aided me in feeling 100% sure the purge valve on my 2017 Impala had failed. Unplugged the line at idle had vacuum. Bought new GM valve and fixed. Keep the info coming Eric. Thank you

[@mph5896]

I miss working on that old GM stuff. The 3800, 3500/3900. All decent engines and super easy to work on. My brother still runs a 3900 Impala I occasionally wrench on and a friend has a Malibu with the 3500. I can keep them running from basically a plastic box of used parts I have sitting in the garage.

[@georgestrickland9278]

3800 v6 from the general,best v6 ever

[@bjkjoseph]

I like when you predict what the problem is, and then proving What the problem is

[@tracydiller9378]

Nice a easy Diag. video the old purge valve.Same thing happened to my 2001 Buick LeSabre got myself OEM from GM ( NO DORMAN ) nice and easy took care of the P0455 code.Great video as always Eric O. Have a great week everyone.

[@dustcommander100]

You make it look sooooo easy! That's what is known as having a good grasp on a concept.....

[@ralphvaccaro2638]

Good job

[@schwinn434]

.Actually, this video really helped me understand the EVAP system. Thanks, once again, Eric.

[@CS-oe8og]

I agree with Dans learning curve, nothing cheesy here! Your a great technician, and if I lived near your shop, you would be the only person that would touch my car!!! Thank you for the videos!

[@ronwatson4902]

You have obviously mastered your scan tool. A feat in itself. Thanks for another jewel!

[@Someguy3.8]

Great video. Very informative. You did one a while back where the GM fuel tank pressure sensor was the culprit. So this video was another one that helped me understand the EVAP system better. Thanks

[@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT]

Great "non-cheesy" diagnostic.

[@7171-Ws6]

Those those Buicks. Last forever

[@jay-in-az]

Really learning a lot from you, Eric. Thanks

[@bobbybrown8926]

another great teaching video by the master. like you said with all this material on evap codes there shouldnt be a gm out there with one. but hey that what keeps the lights on.

[@diesel46809]

Awesome job Eric. I got a autel, they work great. Keep up the great work. Stay warm, I'm sure it's cold there now.

[@danfarris135]

Which model?

[@heinrichschmitt470]

Mr Eric O. is living proof experience and intellagence can save you a lot of work and busted knuckles.

[@rickgaine3476]

what if you don’t have a professional shop and don’t wanna spend $1200 on a scan tool? The world will always need people like you.

[@darkdelta]

Thanks for the info, every now and then you catch an easy one. Then again, most of them are easy for you, that is!

[@empackmanmueller1725]

I have 2006 lucerne with 3800 engine! Those engine are a beast! Excellent video and how to diagnose leak! Godbless you Eric and the wonderful family

[@Shododaan]

It's always fun to see you implement percussive maintenance as part of the diagnostic process. Shorty/sweet and fun video and good training for us!

[@johnpereira822]

Happy Monday Mr O

[@aku2dimensional]

Eventually I'll have an obvious EVAP problem on my Chevrolet but currently I have gasoline leaking out of the fuel line or the high pressure fuel pump because it's covered in Bazooka Joe's Gasoline Gum. Following your simple diagnostic procedures like in this video help me find where the gasoline smell was coming from, so even if the problem is entirely cheesy and effortless it could help someone out.

[@jeffjankiewicz5100]

Cheesy video? Never! Always worth a watch Eric. I always learn something, even at 65 yrs old. Thanks

[@DAKOTANSHELBY]

Eric, a few years ago I diagnosed my 2003 Town & Country for a EVAP leak fault code. Had to get it fixed quickly for an upcoming emissions inspection deadline for a license registration. Anyhow, the vehicle had a cracked rubber evap hose. Not only one, but all the evap hoses! Apparently the hose material met its life span limit and the hoses all cracked near the same time. Replaced all the cracked hoses for the fix. You forgot to include "Chrysler" in your list of manufacturers. But I know your not a Chrysler fan. That's OK. Love your videos and humor.

[@johnh8268]

I seem to recall him saying Chrysler was quite different than GM and Ford.

[@throttlebottle5906]

Chrysler/Jeep are well known for all the rubber evap. lines to go bad and I do mean every single piece from front to rear. things like the jeep liberty(and others) had steel line sections with rubber splicing them a few places, one location being under drivers side floor it would suck in all the road debris, water, mud and more, unfiltered directly into the system, intake and engine. (one constant vacuum source and one post purge solenoid).

[@Fedwrench]

Great video!!! great demo of scan tool diagnostics. this is also an outstanding example of knowing what right looks like and understanding the system and how each component functions.

[@blautens]

The first video I ever watched on this channel years ago was a similar Buick that just had its ECM swapped and nothing worked right. That was a great video and they've all been great. Thanks Eric O.

[@EL_POCHOBOY]

Funny enough Eric, I actually bought that same Autel scanner. Needed to buy one, remembered your trustworthy enough, hoped on your Amazon list, and bought it.

[@MARIOLOPEZ-ns9ih]

Nothing cheesy big dawg, you the man! 😎

[@L8terdays]

Great information from you always. More more!

[@darylmorgan9887]

Thanks Eric for sharing your knowledge with all the repairs you do. Awesome to watch.

[@michaelclarke9488]

When working on my cars, I’ve found myself muttering things under my breath such as “come on, baby!” when I’m struggling a bit and. “There’s your problem, lady” when I make a discovery. 😊

[@richardcutts196]

I have an 05 LeSabre, had the same code last year. Replaced the part and it fixed it. Nice that it's right out in front and dead easy to get at.

[@victormendoza871]

Any SMA video makes a crap day a happy one eric thank you

[@richard3141592638]

lol - "and we figured this all out in a minute" at the 6:58 mark on the video.....haha Thanks for sharing the quick and dirty, Mr O

[@gofishingwhenyoucan]

I like watching your videos my friend Eric they're very helpful 😎👍

[@chadvalliere8697]

I just fixed that code on my ‘05 LeSabre. Fuel filler neck was the culprit

[@poolmotorrepairguyFL]

Jay the Florida pool pump motor repair guy. When Service Calls Longwood approved ! that was good info 2 know /see👨‍🔧good job !! SMAR

[@jonminer9891]

Hi, Mr.O. Another detective video. Never get tired of them. The engine noise was a little bothersome. Good camera work. All it lacks is background music. Anyway, thanks for sharing! Stay healthy!

[@AToolWithTools]

This reminded me I still need my EVAP diagnosed.

[@tinytim9453]

Same over here. 04 Cavalier

[@doncaranci2547]

Welcome back

[@robpeabo509]

Very satisfying video Eric. This really is a case if you can do it, we can do it!

[@kaafromoz]

Ty Eric, as usual information all can use and totally enjoyed it mate. Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘👍👍🎄🎄🎅🤶🎄🎄

[@GarnConstructionInc]

Looks like you barely warmed up the autel again! Thanks for the video its always inspiring to see the problem in action.

[@ralphvaccaro2638]

Your the Man 😃

[@bbeauregard4181]

Simply put, nicely explained!

[@josephreisinger33]

And as I peer into my 93 XR650L and think I need this bike to run again. As you do a great Job showing us how to videos on stuff that would spin my head around. And you say it so well " if I can do it, you can do it. Thank you Sir.

[@yammietomogrady1322]

Another great information video.. learning so much from you Eric O.

[@lvsqcsl]

I don't know why you would call a video "cheesy" that showcases your diagnostic skill as a technician, Eric. Just a stab in the dark, but, I think the reason you get a ton of those from other shops is because their young techs can't stay off their phones. Great video!

[@daviddelle774]

I'm going to put a link to this video on the fb page of my local mechanic and suggest that THEY watch and learn from it. They've 'Fixed" my car three times now and as soon as the drive cycle was completed the money light came right back on. Each time they told me it was something different. AND I PAID :( Just one more diag fee and I could've bought my own dang bidirectional scanner and done it myself!

[@joeylj7210]

Awesome work Eric O.!! 👍👍

[@robertweir9034]

OMG. This is perfect. I have a 2003 lesabre with a pO446. I’m waiting for a thinktool scanner and I’m hoping it will do what this autel does.

[@GetReal3327]

Very nice going Eric, stick to the basics and work yourself out from there. I ever did understand why people don't know their work at they get paid to know. That is why I have always fix whatever for myself. If you don't know it, just go on KZbin and you will. Thanks Eric O Retired engineer dyslexic thinker having fun.

[@dennypollard8004]

Just like the Marine's chow hall get in, get it, and get out. Good work and lesson learned.

[@rogerchevelle8543]

Nice quick Diag. Thanks Eric

[@rackernack8186]

Always learning something new. Thanks! 🙂

[@gofishingwhenyoucan]

Awesome video by my friend Eric

[@johnlenoir1023]

A nice video do not believe it was cheesy either way it's a learning experience for somebody with years of experience yes it is easy but for us just learning it's a very valuable lesson

[@mailmanjoe]

Everyone seems to have a love for those big 3.8's. 😊

[@Hazeyone7977]

Mr O, your camera is amazing! Great video!

[@jackiemay9471]

i am happy too i got to watch a sma video thank you keep em coming

[@edorofish]

I took a WAG at diagnosing my large evap leak. I looked online at the parts and saw a high number of purge solenoid valves were sold for my make and model. Bought the part and changed it and no more leak. My WAG worked.

[@vincentlallo6543]

great video i always learn watching every one of your videos

[@CouchMan88]

I've owned a few Olds and Buicks with the 3600 and 3800 engines. Great cars. Will go to 200k miles with few issues and the ones they do have are cheap and easy to fix. I bought an Olds with under 100k miles. The drain plugs were rotted out and leaking. Replaced those and went to about 200k and all I did to it was regular maintenance and a harmonic balancer because mine fell apart. Sold it to a person in the neighborhood and they continued driving it for years. I used to just use the green coolant in them and it worked fine.

[@rtheprizeisright7323]

Mr. O isd that the classic tap it with the screwdriver method, lol. Great video.